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Take situations where most people would have a sense of shame then add dishonesty, egotism, selfishness, greed, pettiness, ignorance, laziness, and unethical behavior … and you get one of the funniest sitcoms of all time.
What is shown in the opening credits?
Montage footage of Philadelphia at night
Charlie Day once called the show's opening credits sequence the cheapest credits ever, saying they shot the montage footage on a digital camera while driving around Philadelphia one night.
Close up of all the actors over the theme music
A long zoom into Frank’s apartment where he and Charlie are sleeping on a pullout couch
Bar patrons getting smashed at Paddy's Pub
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Besides writing and producing, what other things do Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and Rob McElhenney do on the show?
A. Charlie Day portrays Charlie Kelly
B. Glen Howerton portrays Dennis Reynolds
C. Rob McElhenney portrays Ronald “Mac” McDonald
D. All of the above
The correct answer is all of the above.
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Who plays Deandra “Sweet Dee” Reynolds?
A. Dennis Reynolds plays himself and his sister
B. Kaitlin Olson
Kaitlin Olson plays “Sweet Dee” who dreams of becoming an actress, although she lacks any apparent talent and suffers from debilitating stage fright to the point of throwing up in her mouth.
C. The Olson twins
D. Kate Middleton
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What does the gang do that annoys “Sweet Dee”?
A. They like to tell her that she has toilet paper on her shoe, even though she doesn’t
B. They bump into her, saying they didn’t see her
C. They disregard her comments then one of them will instantly repeat what she said word-for-word and pretend it was their idea, at which point it will be hailed by the others as a great idea
The correct answer is “C”. For some reason the gag never gets old.
D. B and C
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Everyone has a nickname. Besides “Sweet Dee” what do they call her?
A. Bird
B. The Aluminum Monster
C. Professor
D. A and B
The correct answer is D. Dee wore a back brace in high school earning her the nickname “The Aluminum Monster”. She also reminds the gang of a giant, bird-like creature, hence the nickname, Bird.
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What interesting personality traits does Charlie have?
A. He is borderline illiterate
B. He is an alcoholic substance abuser
C. He has a severely unhealthy obsession with "The Waitress"
D. All of the above
The correct answer is all of the above. Charlie was the co-owner at Paddy's Pub, but traded all his stocks for "goods and services", half a sandwich, and other undisclosed reasons.
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In the episode “The Gang Buys the Boat” from whom does Dee get dance lessons?
A. The inflatable dancing thing usually seen at a used car lot
In the episode, Mac brings one of those inflatable dancing things to the boat to prove that Dee's type of dancing is similar to how the inflatable moves in the wind. After a few drinks, Dee says she is learning a lot of moves from the inflatable dancing thing.
B. Mac
C. A stripper (pole dancing)
D. None of the above
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Who said this? “Oooh shit... Look at the door, dude. You see that door right there? The one marked pirate? You think a pirate lives in there?”
Ronald “Mac” McDonald
Charlie Kelly
Charlie is the borderline illiterate who honestly thinks a pirate lives there.
Dennis Reynolds
None of the above
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Are Mac and Dee married in real life?
A. No, they are brother and sister
B. No, they are just friends
C. Yes, and they have two children
Mac and Dee are married in real life and have two children
D. Yes, they had to get married so Dee could stay in the U.S.
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Dee isn’t the only wife that got into the act. Glenn Howerton's wife played Caylee in what episode?
A. "The D.E.N.N.I.S system."
The episode is called "The D.E.N.N.I.S system." In the series, Charlie, Rob, and Glenn's wives all costar alongside Charlie, Mac, and Dennis.
B. “The Gang Goes to the Jersey Shore”
C. “Sweet Dee's Dating a Retarded Person”
D. None of the above
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What does the first letter of The D.E.N.N.I.S. System stand for?
Dennis
Demonstrate Value
The correct answer is Demonstrate Value. The other letters stand for Engage Physically, Nurture Dependence, Neglect Emotionally, Inspire Hope and Separate Entirely.
Dig deep
None of the above
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What is the tattoo featured in the episode "Dennis and Dee Get a New Dad"?
A butterfly tramp stamp
“Bad News”
“Bad New”
In the episode “Dennis and Dee Get a New Dad”, we can clearly see Charlie giving himself a tattoo, which is meant to say "Bad News”. Charlie gets interrupted and never finishes his tattoo. "Bad New" is visible in every episode afterwards.
A Snake
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Charlie has an unhealthy obsession with “the waitress” but in real life what did he do about his obsession.
Charlie Day married “The Waitress”
The correct answer is Charlie Day married “The Waitress”, portrayed by Mary Elizabeth Ellis.
Charlie Day hired “The Waitress” because of his real obsession with her
Charlie Day hid in his trailer while Glenn Howerton hired “The Waitress”
None of the above
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Favorite episodes! What happened in “The Gang Goes to the Jersey Shore”
A. Mac and Frank partied with the stereotypical guidos, fist pumped and took steroids
B. Charlie had a great date with “The Waitress”
C. Dee and Dennis unwillingly spend the weekend with murderous thieves
D. All of the above
All of the above. The best part is that Charlie and the waitress fall in love ... until it’s revealed that she was high the whole time and had no idea what she was doing.
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What type of merchandise is sold in the episode “Paddy’s Pub: Home of the Original Kitten Mittens”
Kitten Mittens
Thongs
Guns that shoot booze into your mouth
All of the above
All of the above with a commercial promoting Kitten Mittens and another commercial promoting and all the other merchandise.
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In what episode does It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia use a Claymation cartoon?
A. A Very Sunny Christmas
A Very Sunny Christmas showed the gang trying to be kind to others for the holidays. Mac tries to return the toys that his parents stole, and Frank tries to be nice to his kids after having a near death experience - shown in the form of a claymation cartoon.
B. The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition
C. Mac Fights Gay Marriage
D. The Maureen Ponderosa Wedding Massacre
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Which episode contains this quote? Judge: “Then he [Mac’s Dad] was going to, quote, ‘eat your butt, and his son’s butt, in the stink, until his stomach was full of your butt.”
Charlie Rules the World
Charlie Work
Mac and Charlie Die Part 1 & 2
The correct answer is Mac and Charlie Die Part 1 & 2. In the episode, Mac and Charlie fake their death to escape the wrath of Mac’s paroled father.
The D.E.N.N.I.S. System
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In what episode does Frank say this to Dee? “We gotta get you and the monster that’s in your gut down to Mexico, ASAP.”
A. Who Got Dee Pregnant?
In the episode “Who Got Dee Pregnant” Frank utters those heart-felt words. In the episode Dee says one of them is the father. Then the boys try to piece together their drunken Halloween night and figure out who slept with her.
B. Dennis and Dee go on Welfare
C. The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition
D. None of the above
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In what episode does Dennis say the following: “Hi. I’m a recovering crackhead. This is my retarded sister that I take care of. I’d like some welfare, please.”
A. Dennis and Dee go on Welfare
The correct answer is Dennis and Dee go on Welfare. In that episode Dennis and Dee learn they are not eligible for welfare so they decide to make themselves eligible by becoming addicted to crack.
B. The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition
C. Mac Fights Gay Marriage
D. The Maureen Ponderosa Wedding Massacre
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Who is the “Wild Card” in the gang?
A. Dennis
B. Dee
C. Charlie
Earlier in the episode entitled, “Charlie Solves Gas Crisis”, Mac names Charlie the “wild card” when defining the role of each member of the gang. When Charlie cuts the brakes and exits their runaway, gasoline-laden car, he shouts, “Wild Card, Bitches” to show that he is fulfilling his role.
D. Frank
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In the episode, “The Waitress is Getting Married” Charlie’s friends decide to enroll him in an online dating service. How does he answer the question what is his favorite hobbies?
Hornets
Magnets
Charlie’s favorite hobby is magnets. His likes include Milk Steak.
Milk Steak
None of the above
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In the episode, “Charlie Goes America All Over Everybody’s Ass, what song does Charlie sing?
A. Truck, Flag & Apple Pie
B. Truth, Justice &Tradition
C. Rock, Flag & Eagle
The answer is "Rock, Flag & Eagle," which includes the lyrics, “gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag”.
D. Hast, Picnics & Ice Cream
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How did this crazy sitcom come about?
A. The show began as a short film idea written by Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton about a man telling his friend he might have cancer to get sympathy, while the friend just wanted to borrow a cup of sugar
The answer is “A”. This was then developed into a pilot called “It's Always Sunny on TV” and was shot on a digital camcorder by Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and Rob McElhenney and sold to FX Network.
B. Danny DeVito was looking for an acting position where he could play a derelict and asked the networks what they had available
C. Rob MCElhenney and Glen Howerton told an NBC executive they had bad news about the Exec’s mother in order to get an appointment with him. Then after telling him it was a hoax, they showed their short film
D. All of the above
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For the song 'Day Man' in episode 'Sweet Dee's Dating a Retarded Person' Charlie plays the piano. Does he really know how to play?
No, he plays the violin
No, he doesn’t know how to play any instrument
Yes, as long as it’s a player-piano
Yes, he is quite a good piano player
Charlie is a talented piano player, he learned from a young age and plays the keyboard for the song 'Day Man'.
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Why did Rob McElhenney gain weight?
He likes to eat
He wanted to be called “Big Mac”
He didn’t want to be like other sitcom characters who get better looking
McElhenney has stated that he noticed characters from other sitcoms get better looking as the series progresses due to higher budgets and the addition of make-up artists. He wanted to be different.
None of the above
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Danny Devito, although a frequent smoker is healthy in what way?
A. He’s a muscle man
B. He’s a vegetarian
Danny is a vegetarian.
C. He pops multivitamins into his mouth like candy
D. All of the above
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Where did Glenn Howerton attend acting school?
A. The school in the “Fame” TV Show, the New York Art School.
B. The Juilliard School in New York
Glenn attended The Juilliard School in New York where he received his Bachelor’s degree in acting.
C. University of Detroit, Mercy
D. The University of California, Berkeley
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What did Danny Devito do before he broke into acting?
A. A supervisor at a taxi cab company
B. A painter
C. A hairdresser
Danny used to be a qualified stylist and hairdresser before breaking through as an actor.
D. A teacher
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How long does it take Rob McElhenney, along with Charlie Day and Glen Howerton, to write, direct and shoot 15 episodes?
7 months
9 months
10 months
11.5 months
It takes Rob McElhenney along with Charlie Day and Glen Howerton, 11.5 months to write direct and shoot 15 episodes. So just as they finish the final episode, they need to start writing next year’s episodes.
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When Charlie Day heard the rumor that a Wikipedia user submitted information that he had died, how did he handle it?
He had a heart attack
He posted on Facebook, “I’m alive and well … and not amused.”
He posted on Myspace page, “Dead no. Dead inside. Maybe a little”
He posted on his Myspace page, “Dead no. Dead inside, Maybe a little.”
None of the above
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Even after It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia was picked up by FX, why did Rob McElhenney continue his previous job as a waiter for a while?
It was easier to pick up women
He gathered material working at the restaurant
He needed the money
Even after It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia was picked up by FX, Rob was running low on money and had to continue his previous job as waiter at night for a while.
None of the above
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How many seasons has “Sunny in Philadelphia” aired?
7
9
10
11
The series completed airing its eleventh season and has been renewed for a twelfth, thirteenth and fourteenth season. When it got renewed for seasons 11 and 12, it became the longest running cable TV comedy, with a total of 133 episodes.
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How many Emmy nominations has Sunny in Philadelphia received?
5
3
2
1
The series received one Emmy nomination in 2013 and a People’s Choice award in 2016.
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How did the series address this snub?
A. They boycotted the Emmy’s
B. They wrote an episode entitled, “The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award”
To address this snub Dennis’ final line “We don’t need an award” is such a perfect response to Emmy voters and showcases their indifference to golden statues.
C. They all made gold statues of themselves and carried them around.
D. None of the above
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In 2014, what number did Entertainment Weekly rank the show in the "26 Best Cult TV Shows Ever".
26
20
15
7
In 2014, Entertainment Weekly listed the show at number seven in the "26 Best Cult TV Shows Ever".
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